Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
SignUpGenius vs VolunteerHub
SignUpGenius
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Online sign-up and scheduling tool
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
VolunteerHub
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Volunteer management platform for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only SignUpGenius has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SignUpGenius free tier displays ads on sign-up pages and caps communication limits; removing ads and raising limits requires a paid plan; VolunteerHub both published plans are billed annually and carry a set up fee on top of the monthly figure
- They diverge on capability: SignUpGenius covers Sign-up forms, VolunteerHub covers Volunteer database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SignUpGenius and VolunteerHub actually diverge.
| Attribute | SignUpGenius | VolunteerHub |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2000 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in SignUpGenius
- Sign-up forms
- Email reminders
- Volunteer tracking
- Communication
- Mobile-responsive support
Only in VolunteerHub
- Volunteer database
- Task management
- Communication tools
- Reporting
- Zapier
- Slack
- IOS support
- Android support
Both cover
- Scheduling
- Google Calendar
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SignUpGenius
- Schools and volunteer coordinators organizing sign-up sheets for shifts, events, and potlucksnot VolunteerHub
VolunteerHub
- Scheduling and self-registration for volunteer shifts and eventsnot SignUpGenius
- Tracking volunteer hours and generating custom reportsnot SignUpGenius
- Recruiting volunteers through branded opportunity landing pagesnot SignUpGenius
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SignUpGenius
- Free tier displays ads on sign-up pages and caps communication limits; removing ads and raising limits requires a paid plan
VolunteerHub
- Both published plans are billed annually and carry a set up fee on top of the monthly figure
- The entry Plus plan starts at $143 per month and Pro at $288 per month, both quoted as starting prices
- Plans carry a user limit; only volunteers inactive for a full twelve months stop counting against it
- Single Sign-On is an optional paid add-on on every tier including Enterprise, not an included feature
- Background check integrations with Sterling Volunteers and PeopleFacts are optional paid add-ons on every tier
- CRM integrations such as Raiser's Edge are optional add-ons rather than included
- Volunteer fundraising is optional on Plus and Pro and carries a processing fee when used
- The Enterprise tier has no published price and requires contacting sales
Pricing, plan by plan
SignUpGenius
Free- FreeFree
- Basic sign-up forms
- Email reminders
- Premium$19.99/month
- Advanced customization
- No ads
- Premium support
VolunteerHub
On request- Starter$75/month
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Professional$150/month
- Advanced reporting
- Mobile app
- Integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose SignUpGenius if
- You need sign-up forms.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want email reminders.
Choose VolunteerHub if
- You need volunteer database.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want task management.
Questions people ask
- Is SignUpGenius or VolunteerHub better?
- Neither clearly leads. SignUpGenius starts at Free and VolunteerHub at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SignUpGenius or VolunteerHub?
- SignUpGenius has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for SignUpGenius and On request for VolunteerHub.
- Does SignUpGenius or VolunteerHub run on more platforms?
- SignUpGenius runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. VolunteerHub runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use SignUpGenius for free?
- Yes. SignUpGenius has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. VolunteerHub starts at On request.
- What is SignUpGenius best used for?
- SignUpGenius is most often used for schools and volunteer coordinators organizing sign-up sheets for shifts, events, and potlucks. Of those, schools and volunteer coordinators organizing sign-up sheets for shifts, events, and potlucks is not what VolunteerHub is typically brought in for.
- What can SignUpGenius do that VolunteerHub cannot?
- SignUpGenius covers Sign-up forms, Email reminders, Volunteer tracking, Communication. VolunteerHub covers Volunteer database, Task management, Communication tools, Reporting. Both handle Scheduling, Google Calendar, Web support.